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Zelenskiy says Trump’s public pressure for Ukraine to cede territory is unacceptable and undermines peace efforts.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said U.S. President Donald Trump is applying undue pressure on him to make peace concessions with Russia, criticizing the focus on Ukraine’s actions while ignoring Russia’s role.
In a February 17, 2026, interview with Axios, Zelenskiy stated that any peace plan requiring Ukraine to cede territory beyond Russian-held areas in the Donbas would be rejected by the public in a referendum, calling such a move emotionally unacceptable.
He emphasized Ukraine’s commitment to sovereignty and territorial integrity, supporting a ceasefire based on current front lines.
Zelenskiy noted that U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner conducted negotiations without pressure, unlike Trump’s public calls for Kyiv to act quickly.
Zelenskiy dice que la presión pública de Trump para que Ucrania ceda territorio es inaceptable y socava los esfuerzos por la paz.